Brenda Hoffman, a 1983 graduate of Woodstock High School, remembers the filming of “Groundhog Day” around town in 1992.“I liked to see what was changed,” she said. “Our town was […]
In 1983, a teacher invited artist Tom Trausch to speak to art classes at a school in Crystal Lake. Forty years later, Groundhog Days Committee Chairman Rick Bellairs asked Trausch […]
With Groundhog Day falling on a Friday this year, the Groundhog Days Committee is gearing up for a busy weekend of Groundhog festivities from Feb. 1 through the 4th.“I am […]
Groundhog Day and its movie-inspired festival provide ample opportunity for economic growth in Woodstock, local officials and businesses agree.“This being the 30th anniversary of the film helped,” Real Woodstock marketing […]
How can a community festival based on a movie that was released 30 years ago remain so popular that it attracts thousands of people every year?Of course, we’re not talking […]
“I just wish Harold was still with us, to realize the impact he’s made on Woodstock,” said Bob Hudgins, locations manager for the movie “Groundhog Day,” filmed mostly in Woodstock […]
While much of the rest of the world might have seemed oblivious to the meaning of Feb. 2 and the 1993 movie that gave the national observance special meaning for […]
Groundhog Days is here!With too many activities and events to cram into one day, the five-day celebration provides plenty of opportunities for the community to engage in as many activities […]
“OK, campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today!”At 7 a.m. Thursday, an air temperature in single digits is expected to greet the […]
Lifelong Woodstock resident Angela Boe is putting her artistic flair on this year’s Groundhog Days.Having taught elementary art for 31 years in Crystal Lake School District 47, Boe retired in […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
